Christina Welsh is a renowned screenwriter, best recognized for crafting the romantic drama "If Only", which starred Jennifer Love Hewitt and Tom Wilkinson. Moreover, she received the 2020 Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing, TV Movie, for her remarkable work on "Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey".
"If Only" was a resounding success for ABC Family, and its theatrical release worldwide turned it into an international hit. The film continues to captivate global television audiences, and it was the opening night selection at the Sarasota Film Festival, where Christina was awarded the Mark P. Famiglio Award for Excellence in Filmmaking.
"Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey" premiered on Lifetime on September 30, 2018, and has since garnered eight award nominations and three award wins, including Best TV Movie at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards.
Christina's film "Addicted", a sultry and provocative thriller based on the best-selling book by Zane and starring Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, and international star William Levy, opened in theaters on October 10, 2014.
Before transitioning to full-time screenwriting, Christina worked as an entertainment reporter on Power 106-FM, then the #1 radio station in Los Angeles. She filed live reports from prominent events such as the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globe Awards, and interviewed major stars like Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Costner, and Clint Eastwood.
As a member of SAG/AFTRA, Christina has also had a diverse acting career, with credits in voiceover, theater, and film, including the motion picture "Midnight Witness". She wrote and performed in several comedy showcases at the famed Groundlings Theater and co-created and starred in two long-running live Hollywood theater productions, including a full-length musical and a sketch comedy and improv show that played to audiences for over two years.
